40% match
For 1904 White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Erskine
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Erskine Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Erskine, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 17%Alignment 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Erskine
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Erskine.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@erskinegolfclublimited.co.uk
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Golf Rd, Bishopton PA7, UK
Course Description
Erskine Golf Club is a golf club located in Scotland, established in 1904. It is designed by renowned golf course architects and offers a challenging course for golfers of all levels. The club has hosted several prestigious tournaments and is a member of the Association of James Braid Courses.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie, James Braid, Willie Fernie
Opened
1904
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(172 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Erskine, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 1904 White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests that pressure wedge precision and tee control, with back nine raising stakes on extended holes via tougher ratings.This course delivers repeating short par four tests that pressure wedge precision and tee control, with back nine raising stakes on extended holes via tougher ratings.
1
1904 Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735591 yards5112 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.4Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 273 | 310 | 274 | 310 | 115 | 376 | 298 | 425 | 2697 | 306 | 168 | 405 | 304 | 278 | 409 | 417 | 374 | 233 | 2894 | 5591 |
1
1904 White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756381 yards5835 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.7 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 371 | 334 | 308 | 323 | 134 | 434 | 366 | 513 | 3116 | 370 | 184 | 437 | 351 | 378 | 409 | 476 | 398 | 262 | 3265 | 6381 |
1
1904 Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756086 yards5565 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.5Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 361 | 316 | 295 | 311 | 124 | 422 | 352 | 478 | 2981 | 358 | 176 | 427 | 304 | 336 | 409 | 457 | 385 | 253 | 3105 | 6086 |
B
Black/Yellow (Provisional) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745642 yards5159 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.7 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 359 | 231 | 253 | 266 | 134 | 392 | 326 | 468 | 2710 | 257 | 197 | 407 | 315 | 338 | 412 | 424 | 412 | 170 | 2932 | 5642 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Erskine
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For 1904 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For 1904 White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For 1904 White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Erskine
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Erskine. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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47% match
For 1904 White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
18% match
For 1904 White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started51% match
For 1904 White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
45% match
For 1904 White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
34% match
For 1904 White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For 1904 White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
73% match
For 1904 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim13%
62% match
For 1904 White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For 1904 White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
Aim22%
77% match
For 1904 White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For 1904 White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
73% match
For 1904 White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
57% match
For 1904 White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started53% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
53% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
78% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
41% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
51% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
78% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
55% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Black/Yellow (Provisional) tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
53% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
78% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
67% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
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Get Started60% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
53% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
27% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
82% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
69% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
62% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
72% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Alignment14%
66% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started70% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
60% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For 1904 Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
63% match
For 1904 Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
61% match
For 1904 Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Erskine
Get answers to common questions about playing Erskine and what to expect.
How difficult is Erskine for mid-handicap golfers?
Erskine presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Erskine?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5986 yards. The back tees extend to 6381.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Erskine?
With a course rating of 76.7 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Erskine and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6381.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Erskine and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Erskine strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6381.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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